Remote Controlled Demolition Plant Upskilling Programme

The DSA has recognised the need to react to forthcoming changes to the operation of remote controlled machines and have secured substantial up-skilling grants for it members.

This programme is intended for Novice level.

Content

The programme will be open to any individual nominated by their employer. It will consist of 5 off-site training days which are spread over a period of 12 months and will include:

3 Days classroom and practical training

2 Days Mock Testing – to be undertaken once on-site experience is gained

1 Day on-site assessment

The classroom training is carried out at nominated training centre in England and Scotland where groups of approximately 4-6 persons can be accommodated. The on-site monitoring will be carried out during normal working hours under the supervision of a designated experienced person from the employer based on the DSA Code of Safe Working Practice. A log book will be provided to prove working hours.

Operatives will receive training in the following:

Introduction to the machines

Roles and responsibilities

Preparing for work

Traveling and manoeuvring

Setting up for work

Working tasks

Shutting down

General maintenance

Advantages of the programme

The programme is linked to an NVQ level 2 Diploma in Demolition Plant.

There are substantial grants available from the CITB for training via this route

It is another factor in persuading clients that we have a professional, trained workforce